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COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
Last Update on 05-15-2008 at 06:19:14from Eyewitness News Online Friends And Family Remember Eddy Arnold At His Funeral Yesterday NASHVILLE, Tenn. Eddy Arnold's grandson says he'd like to think "it was the good times" his grandfather was thinking about when he passed away last Thursday and that "now he's reminiscing about those times with my grandmother." Shannon Pollard spoke at Arnold's funeral service at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium yesterday, where friends, family and fans gathered to remember Arnold. Pollard also recalled his grandfather's "famous Eddy Arnold smile" that enchanted family, friends and fans. He said "right now I think he's smiling down upon us and is so glad that we're here to celebrate his life." During the service, Vince Gill sang "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and Arnold's "You Don't Know Me," the Jordanaires performed "Peace in the Valley" and Jeanine Walker sang "How Great Thou Art." Arnold died last Thursday at a care facility near Nashville. He was 89.
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. Dolly Parton says she's "completely devastated" by a segment on Howard Stern's radio show that features her voice making racist and sexually vulgar comments. She says the show edited her voice to make it appear she was saying rude things about Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Burt Reynolds and Johnny Carson. Parton says she's "never been so shocked, hurt and humiliated" in all her life. She says, "In a blue million years, I would never have such vulgar things come out of my mouth." The segment aired May 6th. Parton may sue. She says, "If there was ever going to be a lawsuit, it's going to be over this." "American Idol" LOS ANGELES It's going to be David versus David for the title of "American Idol." David Cook and David Archuleta made it to next week's finale. Syesha Mercado got the boot last night. Judge Simon Cowell said he liked all three but said next week would be a "real humdinger." Host Ryan Seacrest said 56 million votes were cast this week. Kenny Chesney Likes Being A Bachelor Country Music World Kenny Chesney doesn't sound like he's ready to jump into another marriage anytime soon. He tells People magazine's special Country issue that he really enjoys being a bachelor. He says, "I enjoy everything that comes along with it." But he says if he does get married again he's going to give it 150 percent. He says, "I'm not going to be gone all the time or worry about this and that." Chesney was previously married for a short time to actress Renee Zellweger. Taylor Swift Called Out As A Hottie By Maxim Magazine Country Music World Two teen country singers are getting singled out for being hotties. Two-time "Dancing With the Stars" champ and aspiring country singer Julianne Hough and Taylor Swift have both landed on Maxim magazine's list of Hot 100 of 2008. Hough ranked number 30, while Swift came in at 57. The magazine's number 1 hottie was Sports Illustrated model Marisa Miller. Joe Don Rooney Returns To Oklahoma To Help Out In The Wake Of Deadly Tornado PICHER, Okla. Joe Don Rooney is in his Oklahoma hometown working as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. The Rascal Flatts guitarist is helping people there recover from a deadly tornado. Saturday's tornado in Picher, Oklahoma, is blamed for seven deaths. Toby Keith's 35 Biggest Hits Is Country's Top Seller NASHVILLE, Tenn. Toby Keith is on top of the charts again. His latest release "Toby Keith's 35 Biggest Hits" has opened atop the Billboard Country Albums chart. This is the sixth time Keith has topped the Country Albums chart. Phil Vassar And Jo Dee Messina Kick Off 2008 Cma Music Festival On The Greased Lightning Daytime Stages NASHVILLE, Tenn. Phil Vassar and Jo Dee Messina will take the stage during the Daytime Concerts at next month's CMA Music Festival. They're slated to perform on the Greased Lightning Daytime Stages Thursday, June 5th. Other artists added to the daytime lineup include Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Gracin, Jack Ingram and Mindy McCready. The festival which kicks off Thursday, June 5th wraps up Sunday, June 8th. Neal Mccoy Takes Part In Charity Golf Tournament On Behalf Of Wounded Soldiers TYLER, Texas Neal McCoy hit the links this week on behalf of wounded service members. McCoy took part in the Wounded Warriors Pro Am Golf Tournament in Tyler, Texas, Monday. He played 18 holes of gold with a triple amputee and he also sang the national anthem. The Wounded Warrior Project helps raise awareness for the needs of severely injured service men and women. Grand Ole Opry Kick-Off it's Cma Music Festival With A Week Of Shows NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Grand Ole Opry is kicking off next month's CMA Music Festival with a star-studded show on Tuesday, June 3rd. Carrie Underwood, Montgomery Gentry, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Luke Bryan are scheduled to appear on the Tuesday Night Opry. A portion of the show will air as part of a special live Tuesday edition of Opry Live on GAC. Before the night's performance Bryan will welcome fans to town with a free performance on the Opry Plaza Party stage outside the Opry House. The CMA Music Festival kicks off Thursday, June 5th and runs through Sunday the 8th. Today's Birthday: K.T. Oslin is 66. by Myra Lopez Read Yesterday's Country Music News |
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